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EY55 PZJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,469 mi
Last recorded93,469 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 PZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,469 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 85,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 72,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2017 72,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to n/s rear tyre side wall

perishing cracking to o/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2016 64,815 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to n/s rear tyre side wall

perishing cracking to o/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,997 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,255 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,641 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,341 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,431 miles

NSF steering arm has slight play

OSF steering arm has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 27,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSF steering arm has slight play

OSF steering arm has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,863 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,523 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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EY55 PZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY55 PZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY55 PZJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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